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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,636.40, 429,641.20 and 307,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,636.40, 429,641.20 and 307,636.40 is: 429,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,636.40 : 429,641.20 = 307,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,636.40/429,641.20 = 307,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,636.40x = 429,641.20 × 307,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,636.40x = 132,173,272,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,173,272,059.68/307,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,641.20

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